OUR PROBLEM: AIR POLLUTION
The fossil fuel combustion from vehicles hasbeen identified as the largest cause of airpollution in the world. According to the Unionof Concerned Scientists, transportation causedover half of the carbon monoxide, over a thirdof the nitrogen oxide and almost a quarter ofthe hydrocarbons in the atmosphere by 2006.
OUR PROBLEM: AIR POLLUTION
• Black Smoke• Sometimes a vehicle will begin to emit a smoke that
is different from the normal combustion. This smoke is a byproduct of incomplete combustion, which can increase the quantity of toxic chemicals discharged by the vehicle into the atmosphere. It can have a deleterious effect on health, especially if the person is predisposed to respiratory issues.
• CO2 transmitters/sensors Carbon Dioxide transmitters/sensors - World Wide
• References
• Union of Concerned Scientists: Cars, trucks and air pollution
• Environment Protection Authority: Cars and pollution
• Despite the passage of this law, pollution levels remain in excess of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) threshold of 90 micrograms of pollutants per cubic meter.
• In 2009, the stretch of EDSA alone registered the dirtiest air with 282 micrograms per cubic meter, followed by Valenzuela City with 156 micrograms and the National Printing Office area in Quezon City with 144 micrograms. Pollutants include sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and carbon monoxide (CO).
OUR PROBLEM: AIR POLLUTION
• How Vehicles Pollute the Air
When gasoline or diesel does not fully combust, it becomes what we know as vehicle emissions. But gas is not the only culprit that contributes to clouding our air. Emission controls, the design of your engine, and the improper care of your car can add to the problem. The result is a combination of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and dangerous organic compounds.
OUR 2ND PROBLEM: FUEL COST
• As of MARCH, 2012 net increase for gasoline and diesel stood at P5.85 a liter, and P3.20 a liter, respectively.
• As of AUGUST 20, 2012, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Total Philippines have jacked up raised prices of premium gasoline by P1.80 per liter, regular gasoline by P1.70 a liter effective Monday morning, while independent player Eastern Petroleum also implemented a similar price hike effective (Tuesday). Other oil companies are expected to follow suit, but have not issued their respective advisories as of press time.
SOURCE: BUSINESS INQUIRER
• If you consume 20 liters/day @ P56/ltr
= P 1,120.00/day x 26days
15% TO 35% FUEL SAVINGSP4,500 FOR CARS
TAXI P 29,120.00
MONTLY CONSUMPTION
YEARLY SAVINGS P 52,416.00 @15%
YEARLY SAVINGS P 69,886.00 @20%
YEARLYSAVINGS P 87,360.00 @25%
MONTLY SAVINGS @ P4,368.00 @15%
NO ENGINE ALTERATION
WITH ONE YEAR WARRANTY
YEARLY SAVINGS P 69,888.00 @20%
YEARLYSAVINGS P 87,360.00 @25%
• If you consume 4 liters/day @ P56/ltr
= P 224.00/day x 26days
MOTORCYCLE 15% TO 35% FUEL SAVINGS
P 5,824.00
MONTLY CONSUMPTION
YEARLY SAVINGS P 20,966.40
MONTLY SAVINGS P 2,329.60 @ 40%
YEARLY SAVINGS P 27,955.52
MONTHLY SAVINGS @ P1,747.20 @30%